The Downtown Development Authority of Swainsboro is working to maintain a list of resources and opportunities to help local businesses.
State & Government Resources
- Georgia Small Business Development Center – Statesboro Office – SBDC Consultants can help with SBA Disaster Loan applications.
- Georgia Taxes and Taxpayer Services Available during COVID-19 Guidelines
- IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief
- Georgia Department of Public Health
- U.S. Department of the Treasury Assistance for Small Businesses
- CARES Act Information
- The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
- Small Business Guide and Checklist for Coronavirus Emergency Loans – Prepared by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act – From the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Guide to Conquering a Business Crisis – From the UGA Small Business Development Center
Other Resources
- Facebook Small Business Grants Program
- GoFundMe Coronavirus Small Business Relief Initiative
- National Main Street Center COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Scams to be aware of
- Kabbage platform for selling gift certificates online
- Grant: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Save Small Business Fund
- Grant for female entrepreneurs: The Red Backpack Fund
- Reopen Main Street
- Grow With Google – Includes small business fund, as well as other tools and resources for growing small businesses
Videos & Webinars
- Webinar/YouTube Video “COVID-19: SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES” from Georgia Main Street
Articles & Ideas
- 7 Things You Need Before Sending Your Workforce Remote – from Wise Computer Solutions
- COVID-19 Pandemic: What Small Businesses Can Do – from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance
- How Small Retailers are Adapting to COVID-19
- Starting an LLC in Georgia: How-to Guide
